CMS to Host Conference Call on Functional Limitation Reporting Requirements on December 12

Friday, November 30, 2012

CMS to Host Conference Call on Functional Limitation Reporting Requirements on December 12

Physical therapists are encouraged to attend a conference call hosted by
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on December 12, 1:30 pm
ET, that will cover the new functional reporting requirements for outpatient
physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology services,
effective January 1, 2013.

Participants will learn how to report patient functional limitation information
on claims using the 42 new nonpayable functional G-codes and 7 new
severity/complexity modifiers on claims for physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and speech language pathology services. These G-codes and modifiers
will be required on selected claims for all outpatient therapy services. In
addition, the G-codes and severity modifiers used in the functional reporting
are required to be documented in the patient's medical record of therapy
services. To ensure a smooth transition, CMS sets forth a testing period from
January 1, 2013, until July 1, 2013. After July 1, 2013, claims submitted
without the appropriate G-codes and modifiers would be returned unpaid.

The call will include an overview of the new functional reporting requirement, including
effective dates, and information on:

professionals
and providers affected

nonpayable
G-codes used to report functional limitations

modifiers
used to report the severity of functional limitations

when
reporting is required

documentation
requirements

A
question and answer session also will be held.

The
speaker for this call is Pamela R. West,
PT, DPT, MPH.

The
presentation for the call will be posted at least 1 day in advance of the call
on the FFS National Provider Calls
webpage. In addition, the link to the slide presentation will be e-mailed to
all registrants on the day of the call.

Registration will close at 12:00 pm ET on the
day of the call, or when available space has been filled.

APTA’s webpage, www.apta.org/Payment/Medicare/CodingBilling/FunctionalLimitation/, provides information and resources, including a comprehensive FAQ document, to help physical therapists meet the new functional limitation reporting requirement. Additional resources will be added to the webpage in the coming months. Check back soon for a webinar update on Medicare 2013, podcasts on functional limitation reporting and case examples, and more.
This call is being hosted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). If you are not able to attend the live call, go to http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/NPC/index.html?redirect=/NPC/20_CEC_Notification.asp for information about how to access National Provider Call training materials, such as written transcripts, audio recordings, podcasts, and video slideshow presentations, on CMS’ website.

Posted by News Now staff
on 12/2/2012 3:51 PM

How long is the audioconference?

Posted by Darin McCarthy
on 12/4/2012 1:56 PM

Does this apply to hospital based outpatient PT as well?
Thank you for your time.

Posted by Leslie Johnson
on 12/4/2012 1:57 PM

Is this the same thing as the PQRS program? And if not, how can we get access to the recording or course information?

Posted by Christy Page
on 12/4/2012 4:24 PM

I would like to register for this webinar.
I am an APTA and Orthopedic Sections Member
Joseph

Posted by Joseph Mathews
on 12/9/2012 10:49 AM

Please registar me

Posted by Anita Frumson
on 12/9/2012 8:12 PM

Once again: This call is being hosted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). If you are not able to attend the live call, go to http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/NPC/index.html?redirect=/NPC/20_CEC_Notification.asp for information about how to access National Provider Call training materials, such as written transcripts, audio recordings, podcasts, and video slideshow presentations, on CMS' website. APTA is not responsible for registration for this event.

Posted by News Now staff
on 12/12/2012 8:26 AM

I haven't received a confirmation email with information on how to call in on the conference call. Where do I find this.

Posted by DeeAnn Hinkle
on 12/12/2012 1:22 PM

I did not receive the link to the slides from today's call. Can you send a link please?
thanks,
Marjean

Posted by Marjean Heisler
on 12/12/2012 5:28 PM

Could you provide me with a summary of the discussion and learning points from the 12-12-12 conference call?

Posted by gina new
on 1/9/2013 7:34 AM

I missed the 12/12/12 webinar.
Can I obtain audio recording,or print out of this webinar?
Thank you
Anita Simons OTR

Posted by anita simons OTR
on 3/2/2013 7:37 AM

Can I get a audio recording , or a print out of the webinar?
Thanks

Posted by cherri sanders
on 5/14/2013 11:48 AM

The webinar being referred to in this article was hosted by CMS (not APTA). APTA does offer resources on the functional limitations reporting. Please go to http://www.apta.org/FunctionalLimitationReporting/ (copy and paste this url into your web browser) to review these resources.

Posted by APTA Staff
on 5/14/2013 6:55 PM

Hello,
Can you please tell me how I can either obtain the material from the audio conference or get the material that was presented?
Thanks